文档介绍：Fundamentals in Nuclear Physics
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by Cauchy and Jordan in the eenth century, are considered to be landmarks
in the development of mathematics.
The present series of textbooks is remarkable in that the texts incorporate the
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renowned laboratories, a large number of world-famous scientists, appointed as
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basic knowledge in the seven scientific fields taught there, so a substantial link
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Jean-Louis Basdevant
James Rich
Michel Spiro
Fundamentals
In Nuclear Physics
From Nuclear Structure to Cosmology
With 184 Figures
Prof. Jean-Louis Basdevant Dr. James Rich
Ecole Pol